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The Show Before the Show: Episode 373

Round Rock's Capps talks unique path to booth, baseball's grinders
September 2, 2022

Check out the latest episodes of The Show Before the Show, MiLB.com's official podcast. A segment rundown is listed below, in case you want to skip to a particular section. Like the podcast? Subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts. The podcast is also available via Spotify, Stitcher and other

Check out the latest episodes of The Show Before the Show, MiLB.com's official podcast. A segment rundown is listed below, in case you want to skip to a particular section. Like the podcast? Subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts. The podcast is also available via Spotify, Stitcher and other podcast-listening apps. Send questions or feedback to podcast@milb.com, and follow hosts Tyler Maun (@TylerMaun), Sam Dykstra (@SamDykstraMiLB) and Benjamin Hill (@bensbiz) on Twitter.

Intro/Ben's Biz Banter (0:00)

Ben talks to Tyler and Sam about Beloit's "Drift to the Diamond" promotion and some classic throwback alternate identities.

Mike Capps interview (20:02)

Longtime Triple-A Round broadcaster Mike Capps joins the podcast to discuss his career path from covering the Gulf War to working out of the baseball broadcast booth. He also talks about his book Grinders: Baseball's Intrepid Infantry.

Three Strikes (43:13)

It's all September callups in this segment. Tyler and Sam discuss the promotions of Corbin Carroll and Gunnar Henderson and which Top 100 prospects could be joining them in the Majors this month.

Ghosts of the Minors/MiLB.TV picks of the week (55:28)

Before Tyler and Sam present their games to watch for the week ahead, Josh gets into the rhythm of the latest edition of Ghosts of the Minors.

Reading Takes Game Six and Earns Series Split Against Chesapeake

Alex Binelas and Aidan Miller with Home Runs in Win
July 13, 2025

BOX SCORE (Bowie, MD) - The Reading Fightin Phils (8-10; 33-52) earned the win in the final game of the series over the Chesapeake Baysox (37-48; 6-12) 5-3. With the win, the Fightin Phils split the series with the Baysox. Some strong pitching from both teams held the game at

Fightin Phils Split Doubleheader with Baysox For Second Time This Series

Jean Cabrera's Strong Outing Leads to Game One Win
July 12, 2025

BOX SCORE 1 BOX SCORE 2 (Bowie, MD) - The Reading Fightin Phils (8-10; 32-52) split the second doubleheader of their series against the Chesapeake Baysox (6-11; 37-47) after taking game one 3-1 then falling in game two 8-3. Game 1 The Fightin Phils got things started in the top

Chuck King's Career Night Spoiled By Baysox in Extra Innings

Chuck King Notched Career-High Six Strikeouts in Loss
July 11, 2025

BOX SCORE (Bowie, MD) - The Fightin Phils (6-9; 31-51) fell to the Chesapeake Baysox (5-10; 36-46) 3-2 in extra innings on Friday night in Bowie. It was a strong start on the mound for both teams as the score stayed 0-0 up through the bottom of the third inning.

Reading Rolls Chesapeake To Earn Doubleheader Split

Cade Fergus Launches Grand Slam in Game Two
July 10, 2025

BOX SCORE 1 BOX SCORE 2 (Bowie, MD) - The Reading Fightin Phils (6-8; 31-50) split Thursday's doubleheader over the Chesapeake Baysox (4-10; 35-46); winning game two 9-1, after falling 8-0 in the first game of the twin bill. Game One Koyo Aoyagi (L, 0-2) struggled out of the gate

Fightin Phils outfielder Dylan Campbell talks offseason trade, 2025 season

Campbell Was Promoted to Reading on June 23
July 9, 2025

Growing up in Houston, Texas, Dylan Campbell naturally was a fan of the Houston Astros. He looked up to Astros outfielder George Springer, along with players from other squads like Mookie Betts and Troy Tulowitzki. When it was time to choose a college, he picked the University of Texas in

Reading and Chesapeake Postponed on Wednesday Night

Fightin Phils and Baysox to Play Doubleheader Thursday; Game One at 4:05 PM
July 9, 2025

(Bowie, MD) - Wednesday night's doubleheader between the Reading Fightin Phils and Chesapeake Baysox has been postponed due to inclement weather. The teams will play a doubleheader on Thursday, with the first game beginning at 4:05 p.m. Both games will be seven innings. The Fightin Phils return to the field

Reading and Chesapeake Postponed on Tuesday Night

Fightin Phils and Baysox to Play Doubleheader Wednesday; Game One at 5:05 PM
July 8, 2025

(Bowie, MD) - Tuesday night's game between the Reading Fightin Phils and Chesapeake Baysox has been postponed due to inclement weather. The teams will play a doubleheader on Wednesday, with the first game beginning at 5:05 p.m. Both games will be seven innings. The Fightin Phils return to the field

Four Trends from Reading's Series Against Somerset

July 7, 2025

(Reading, PA) — The Reading Fightin Phils began the month of July with a six-game set against the Somerset Patriots, the Double-A affiliate of the New York Yankees. Reading won one-of-six games over the Patriots, dropping the final three games by a combined four runs. Here are four intriguing trends

Somerset Takes Final Game of Series against Reading

Carson DeMartini Records First Double-A Home Run
July 6, 2025

BOX SCORE (Bridgewater, NJ) - The Reading Fightin Phils (5-7; 30-49) fell to the Somerset Patriots (7-5; 42-39) 4-2 in the final game of the series on Sunday afternoon. With the win, the Patriots took the three-game series 3-0. The Patriots got the scoring going early thanks to a fielder’s

Somerset Spoils Cabrera's Stellar Outing With Walk Off Win

Cabrera Allows One Run and Strikes Out Six over Six Innings
July 5, 2025

BOX SCORE (Bridgewater, NJ) - Three runs from the Somerset Patriots (6-5; 41-39) led them to a 4-3 walk-off win over the Reading Fightin Phils (5-6; 30-48) on Saturday night from TD Bank Ballpark. With the win, the Patriots clinch the series victory this week over Reading. Garrett Martin led

Miller and Campbell Homer as Fightins are Walked Off by Somerset

Estibenzon Jimenez Strikes Out Seven Over Six One-Run Frames
July 4, 2025

BOX SCORE (Bridgewater, NJ) - A one-out walk-off single from Cole Gabrielson lifted the Somerset Patriots (5-5; 40-39) to a 4-3 win over the Reading Fightin Phils (5-5; 30-47) on Friday night from TD Bank Ballpark. With the win, the Patriots grab the 3-1 edge in this week's six-game series.

Reading Claims Independence from Somerset as Pitching Provides Thursday Night Fireworks

Chuck King Earns Fourth Win
July 3, 2025

BOX SCORE (Reading, PA) — The Reading Fightin Phils (5-4, 30-46) defeated the Somerset Patriots (4-5, 39-39) 2-1 on Thursday. Reading starter Chuck King (W, 4-3) masterfully worked through 5.1 innings as Aidan Miller reached three times and Jose Rodriguez notched two hits, moving back over .500 in the second

Felix Reyes Named Phillies Minor League Hitter of the Month for June

Reyes Posted a .324 Average over 18 June Games
July 3, 2025

(Reading, PA) - The Philadelphia Phillies announced on Thursday that Reading Fightin Phils infielder/outfielder Felix Reyes was named the Minor League Hitter of the Month for June. Reyes turned in an impressive June, where he slashed .324/.360/.620 (.980 OPS) over 18 games. The 24-year old added 14 runs, five doubles,

Assistant Director of Player Development Edwin Soto Talks Reading Prospects, Trade Deadline

July 3, 2025

(Reading, PA) — July is often regarded as one of the most important months on the Minor League Baseball calendar. With the All-Star Futures Game on July 12, the MLB Draft on July 13-14 and the trade deadline on July 31, the future of the Phillies’ organization will be severely

Celebrate Independence Day with the Fightin Phils on July 3

Night Will End with Largest Fireworks Show in Stadium History
June 25, 2025

(Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils, Double-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, have a jam-packed night planned for fans on Thursday, July 3. Celebrate Independence Day at America's Classic Ballpark - a safe environment for the whole family to catch the game, enjoy a meal, have a blast and

Fightin Phils Drop Both Ends of Wednesday's Doubleheader

Hendry Mendez with Three Hits in Game Two
July 2, 2025

BOX SCORE 1 BOX SCORE 2 (Reading, PA) — The Reading Fightin Phils (4-4, 29-46) dropped both games of its doubleheader Wednesday to the Somerset Patriots (4-4, 39-38), falling behind 0-2 in the series. The Fightin Phils' pitchers walked eight batters and allowed four home runs, leading to a 9-4

Reading and Somerset to Play Doubleheader Wednesday July 2

Both Games will be Seven Innings; First Game Begins at 4:45 PM
July 1, 2025

(Reading, PA) - Following Tuesday night's postponement, the Reading Fightin Phils and Somerset Patriots will play a doubleheader on Wednesday July 2, with the first game beginning at 4:45 p.m. Both games will be seven innings and the second game will begin approximately 30 minutes after game one, but not

Reading and Somerset Rained Out Tuesday, July 1

July 1, 2025

“Ladies and gentlemen, we are sorry. Tonight’s 7/1 game is rained out. We had hoped to play tonight, but unfortunately tonight’s July 1st game is rained out. Again – tonight’s game, scheduled for July 1st, has been postponed due to rain. We apologize for the timing of this announcement, as

Four Trends from Reading's Series win at Richmond

Fightin Phils Started Second Half with Series Win
June 30, 2025

(Reading, PA) — The Reading Fightin Phils ended the month of June and began the second half of the 2025 season in Richmond. Reading won four-of-six games over the Flying Squirrels and two straight over the weekend Here are four intriguing trends that stick out from the Fightin Phils series

Reading Fightin Phils welcome Somerset Patriots to Baseballtown

Reading Split Series at Somerset in April
June 30, 2025

(Reading, PA) — The Reading Fightin Phils, Double-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, return home Tuesday to take on the Somerset Patriots, Double-A affiliate of the New York Yankees. The three-game homestand begins Tuesday at 7 p.m. and concludes Thursday night before moving to Somerset for the weekend. The first

Fightin Phils Start Off Second Half With Series Win

Carson DeMartini, Jose Rodriguez, Dylan Campbell and Alex Binelas all With Hits in Win
June 29, 2025

BOX SCORE (Richmond, VA) - The Reading Fightin Phils (4-2, 29-44) came out victorious against the Richmond Flying Squirrels (2-4, 23-50) 5-3 in the series finale on Sunday afternoon. With the win, the Fightin Phils earned the series win 4-2 against the Flying Squirrels. The Fightin Phils struck first in

Fightins Fly Past Squirrels on Saturday Night

Paul McIntosh and Jose Rodriguez Each Homer in Win
June 28, 2025

BOX SCORE (Richmond, VA) - It was a wire-to-wire victory for the Reading Fightin Phils (3-2; 28-44), as they soared past the Richmond Flying Squirrels (2-3; 23-49) 4-2 on Saturday night to grab the 3-2 lead in this week's series. Paul McIntosh led off the top of the third inning

Fightin Phils Walked Off by Richmond Friday Night

Felix Reyes with Three Hits and Home Run
June 27, 2025

BOX SCORE (Richmond, VA) - A three-run walk-off home run from Jairo Pomares gave the Richmond Flying Squirrels (2-2; 23-48) a 6-3 win over the Reading Fightin Phils (2-2; 27-44) on Friday night from The Diamond. Following Richmond's win, this week's series is tied at two. Reading struck first with

‘Throwback guy’: Phillies’ No. 15 prospect Carson DeMartini is Riding Retro Playstyle on Quick Rise Through Philadelphia System

DeMartini Was Promoted to Double-A Reading June 10, after Playing Just 77 Career Games
June 27, 2025

Carson DeMartini was initially questioned by his father, Tommy, when he dove headfirst into second base at just nine years old. While many players that age are still learning the rules of the sport, DeMartini was already developing his hard-nosed play style. Tommy knew the recklessness could cause self-injury. It

Aoyagi and Neunborn Quiet Richmond Bats in Shutout Win

Hendry Mendez Hits Solo Home Run for Only Tally
June 26, 2025

BOX SCORE (Richmond, VA) - Four-scoreless innings from Koyo Aoyagi in his Reading debut, and four-more shut down frames from Mitch Neunborn, led the Reading Fightin Phils (2-1; 27-43) to a 1-0 win over the Richmond Flying Squirrels (1-2; 22-48) on Thursday night from The Diamond. Aoyagi, making his first